Sones de México Ensemble will once again host fall guitar and violin classes and teach students Mexican history and culture. Five levels of guitar instruction are offered in Rogers Park and at Arturo Velazquez Westside Institute located in Pilsen / Little Village as well as online. Three levels of violin instruction are offered online and in Pilsen / Little Village. Classes are designed for children ages 9-14, but older teens and adults are welcome to join! Classes are taught in Spanish and the repertoire is based on traditional Mexican folk music but includes music theory that can be applied to any style of music. Parents and siblings are able to take classes together. There’s a family discount of $20 per person when two or more family members sign up together. To learn more, call Juan Dies at (773) 354-7663. In-person classes are Saturdays at Arturo Valazquez Institute in Chicago’s Pilsen/Little Village neighborhood and at Centro Romero on the North side in Rogers Park. Online classes are Sunday mornings on ZOOM. Tuition covers 11 weeks of classes. In-person classes begin September 21st. Online classes begin September 22nd. For more information, visit www.sonesdemexico.com/school/

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